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SE3 9LN

Blackheath

Lewisham

England / London / Lewisham / Blackheath Village / Blackheath / SE3 9LN

Overview

Postcode SE3 9LN is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath Village area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blackheath Village is £67,200 per year. The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
30.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Blackheath Village has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,575 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Blackheath Village has a low crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

30.7%

Approximately 30.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Blackheath Village is £67,200 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 265 ft away from SE3 9LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath Village near SE3 9LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.2 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

0.9 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

0.9 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
11,614 per km²

Demographics

British
128
38.44%
Other White
45
13.51%
African
34
10.21%
Caribbean
31
9.31%
Other Black
13
3.9%
Total population: 333

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
57
40.71%
Social rents from council
36
25.71%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.86%
Owns outright
12
8.57%
Other social rented
7
5%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Blackheath

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,850 up to £10,515,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£1,456,250
Flats121£435,000
Semi-Detached7£740,000
Terraced35£850,000

10 years price trend in Blackheath

Schools

In the SE3 9LN postcode area, located within Blackheath Village, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miAll-throughSt Matthew AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miPlatform NewsBlackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LE
0.2 miShepherd Foods7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LA
0.2 miBest-one Xpress11 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0BU
0.2 miCook18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AX
0.2 miMorrisons Daily20 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0AX

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.